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Rolley Family History

Rolley Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Rowley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rolley family from?

You can see how Rolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 67 Rolley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rolley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rolley families in 1891.
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What did your Rolley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rolley. 50% of Rolley men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Rolley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolley were Iron Moulder and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Iron Moulder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Rolley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 698 immigration records available for the last name Rolley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rolley. For the veterans among your Rolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rolley in 1955 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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